The Federal Budget in 2017: An Infographic

The federal deficit in 2017 was $665 billion, equal to 3.5 percent of gross domestic product.

Mandatory Spending in 2017: An Infographic

Mandatory spending by the federal government totaled $2.5 trillion in 2017, of which $1.6 trillion was for Social Security and Medicare.

Discretionary Spending in 2017: An Infographic

Discretionary spending by the federal government totaled $1.2 trillion in 2017—about half for national defense and half for nondefense activities.

Revenues in 2017: An Infographic

Revenues received by the federal government in 2017 totaled $3.3 trillion, of which $1.6 trillion was receipts of individual income taxes.

Revenues in 2016: An Infographic

Revenues received by the federal government in 2016 totaled $3.3 trillion, of which $1.5 trillion was receipts of individual income taxes.

Discretionary Spending in 2016: An Infographic

Discretionary spending by the federal government totaled $1.2 trillion in 2016—about half for national defense and half for nondefense activities.

Mandatory Spending in 2016: An Infographic

Mandatory spending by the federal government totaled $2.4 trillion in 2016, of which $1.6 trillion was for Social Security and Medicare.

The Federal Budget in 2016: An Infographic

The federal deficit in 2016 was $587 billion, equal to 3.2 percent of gross domestic product.

The 2016 Long-Term Budget Outlook: An Infographic

This infographic provides an overview of CBO's report, The 2016 Long-Term Budget Outlook. Gain quick insight into why CBO projects a substantial imbalance in the federal budget beyond the next 10 years.

Revenues in 2015: An Infographic

Revenues received by the federal government in 2015 totaled $3.2 trillion, of which $1.5 trillion was receipts of individual income taxes.